Trains tickets from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA

TodayAug 3
TomorrowAug 4
from $278
TueAug 5
from $278
WedAug 6
from $278
ThuAug 7
from $274
FriAug 8
SatAug 9
from $360
SunAug 10
from $252

Next departures to Philadelphia

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Philadelphia.

Average Price$72 - $237Average Duration21h 30m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$174 - $544Average Duration1d 11h
65kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 21 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
21h 30mAverage Duration
$72Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Train Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$333
Average train trip duration1d 11h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:26am
Distance443 miles (713 km)
Latest train departure9:35am

Detroit to Philadelphia Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/01
$298
08/02
$333
Today
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08/04
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08/05
$301
08/06
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08/07
$263
08/08
$382
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Aug 7, 2025 with a price of $263

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $263 to $1,716 for a train ticket from Detroit, MI to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $263 which is on 2025-08-07.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Philadelphia, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Detroit and Philadelphia, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Detroit to Philadelphia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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